Privacy Policy

Last updated: 9/3/2025

1. Introduction

YTNL ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service that creates collections of YouTube channels and sends newsletters with video summaries.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect the following personal information when you register and use our service:

• Name and email address
• Account credentials and authentication information
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
• Communication preferences and subscription settings

2.2 Usage Information

We automatically collect information about how you use our service:

• YouTube channel collections you create
• Email engagement metrics (opens, clicks)
• Device information and IP addresses
• Usage patterns and preferences

2.3 Third-Party Information

We may collect information from third-party services:

• YouTube channel data and video metadata
• Google OAuth profile information (if you sign in with Google)
• Payment processing information from Stripe

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our newsletter service
• Process your collections and generate video summaries
• Send you newsletters according to your preferences
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Communicate with you about your account and service updates
• Improve our service and develop new features
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers:

• YouTube API for accessing channel and video data
• Email service providers for newsletter delivery
• Stripe for payment processing
• Cloud hosting providers for data storage
• Analytics providers for service improvement

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights and property
• Ensure user safety
• Investigate potential violations

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure payment processing through PCI-compliant providers

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Specifically:

• Account information: Until you delete your account
• Collection data: Until you remove collections or delete your account
• Email engagement data: 2 years for analytics purposes
• Payment information: As required by financial regulations

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request copies of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from newsletters at any time
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze usage patterns
• Improve service performance

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

9. Third-Party Links

Our service contains links to YouTube and other third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover such information, we will delete it immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through our service. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@ytnl.com
• Address: [Your Business Address]

14. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it, and the right to delete your personal information.